Dali ancient city 1
The ancient city of Dali faces Erhai Lake in the east and Cangshan Mountain in the west. The main streets of the ancient city run through the north and south. There are various shops selling Dali specialties, such as marble products, tie-dyeing and straw weaving, as well as Bai restaurants with full flavor. There are clear streams flowing in the city, and simple Bai traditional houses can be seen everywhere. Residents here, rich or poor, have the habit of planting camellias and azaleas in the courtyard. This town, though not the most beautiful, must be the most special.
Transportation: Take bus No.4 and No.8 from Shimonoseki, and you can reach the ancient city in about 40 minutes. Ticket price 1.5 yuan. In addition, tourists can also take minibuses located on Jianshe Road and Wenhua Road, which takes about 30 minutes to reach the ancient city. Tourists visit the ancient city of Dali mainly by walking. If you come from Lijiang, the bus will pass through the ancient city of Dali. You might as well get off here in case you go back.
Accommodation: There are many small hotels and inns in Dali ancient city, which are not expensive. Visitors are advised to stay here for one night. Compared with the ancient city of Dali, the accommodation in Shimonoseki is cheaper, and the standard rooms in residential inns are generally 30 to 50 nights, with complete facilities, cleanliness and comfort. Shimonoseki is not far from the ancient city of Dali. You can go back to Shimonoseki for accommodation when you visit the ancient city.
Diet: Most of the best restaurants in Dali are concentrated in the ancient city. The special food that Dali can't miss is milk fan (a kind of dairy product, baked or fried, coated with special rose sugar, which tastes great! ), Xizhou rake, Dali carved plum, sour pear and other preserved fruits, Yongping braised chicken, wild mushrooms, fried white flowers and other wild vegetables. Dali can go to Yangren Street (Huguo Road) in the ancient city to taste Dali cuisine. Western-style cafes and bars with the characteristics of Bai, Tibetan and other ethnic minorities can be seen everywhere, gathering many foreign tourists. In foreigner street, many restaurants sell Chinese food and western food at the same time. Visitors can taste Yunnan-style dishes and local Bai dishes.
Main attractions: foreigner street, Renmin road, etc.
Of course, the attraction of the ancient city is not only food, but also cafes and restaurants here provide a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, where people can listen to music, drink cold beer and spend a leisurely afternoon.
Xizhou Ancient Town Xizhou is one of the main cradles of Dali Bai culture, which has played a decisive role in Dali's politics, economy and culture since Nanzhao in Tang Dynasty. Xizhou ancient town, which has been preserved to this day, is listed as a famous historical and cultural town by the provincial people's government. It has profound historical and cultural connotation, ancient town style and commercial tradition, and is a classic of Bai folk houses. In 200 1 year, the State Council listed "Xizhou White Residential Buildings" as the national key cultural relics protection unit.
The typical Bai courtyard pattern in Xizhou is "three squares and one wall" and "four entrances and five patios", including "Chang Yi Fang, Chang Er Fang, two-way three squares, Wushou, Liuhe Tongchun, Zouma Jiaolou and so on. The building is a civil masonry structure, and the doors and windows are carved flowers and birds. The key protection units of residential buildings in the Western Zhou Dynasty are Yangpin Xiangzhai, Yan Jiayuan, Dongjiayuan and Zhaofulou, which not only keep the tradition of Bai folk houses, but also integrate western architectural techniques.
Transportation:
By car: 1. Take Dali-Lijiang Highway from Xiaguan City to Lijiang direction (north) for 33 kilometers, and turn right at Xizhou intersection to enter Xizhou. Turn left at the first T-junction and go straight for 200 meters to the entrance of Yanjia residence.
2. From the ancient city of Dali, take the Dali-Lijiang Highway to Lijiang direction (north) 15km, turn right at Xizhou intersection and enter Xizhou, turn left at the first T-junction and go straight for 200m, which is the entrance of Yanjiaminju.
Bus: Bus route of Yan Jia Community in Xizhou, Dali: 1, Xiaguan.
Bus North Station, take Xiaguan-Xizhou bus; 2. When tourists arrive in Xizhou Town, they must be invited to the authentic compound, which will be managed by Mr. Yan, a descendant of the 24th generation. So as not to be deceived!
Attraction tickets:
1,1children under 0.3 meters are free; 2, 1.3 meters-1.5 meters to buy a child ticket 25 yuan; Old people over 70 years old buy old-age tickets in 35 yuan with provincial old-age cards; 3. Tickets include scenic spots and Sancha Bai people's song and dance performances. Please don't be taken to the wrong place by the black car driver, which will lead to being deceived! .
Opening hours: 8: 00- 18: 00.
Recommended attractions: The famous ones are Yangpin Xiangzhai, Yan Jia Courtyard and Houjia Courtyard. It not only maintains the characteristics of traditional Bai folk houses, but also integrates Chinese and western architectural techniques.
Xizhou gourmet snacks
Baba in Xizhou, Dali, also known as Su Po, is a kind of wheat flour scone with good color, fragrance and taste. It is a kind of flavor snack in Dali urban and rural areas, and it is most famous for the traditional Baba of Xizhou Bai people.
The main raw material of Xizhou Baba is wheat flour, and the dough is very particular. Add an appropriate amount of alkali, knead thoroughly, stratify with essential oil, sprinkle with chopped green onion, pepper and salt to taste salty. Add ham, diced meat, oil residue and brown sugar to wrap the heart, which is sweet and greasy. After making round cookies, put six cookies at a time, half salty and half sweet, put them neatly on the round chopping board, brush a layer of sesame oil on the upward side of the cookies with an oil brush, and then put them in an oil pan for baking. About ten minutes later, a pot of Huang Cancan's delicious, crisp "broken" out of the pot.
Xizhou Baba is not only delicious, but also cheap and affordable. As a convenient food in daily life, it has always been very popular. At the same time, it is also an excellent portable food for going out to work or travel. The price is 4 yuan.
3. Shuanglang Ancient Town Shuanglang is a paradise for outdoor sports. The list of "what can we do in Haiti" provided by staying in Haiti Inn basically covers all kinds of games you can participate in in the double gallery: kayaking, swimming, fishing, self-help kitchen, making chest fans, feeding dogs, building houses, watching movies, taking photos, planting flowers, growing vegetables, environmental protection, teaching, sharing books, music, watching stars and doing yoga under the fig tree by the sea.
Wander around Erhai Lake, kayak around Nanzhao Island and Yuji Island, climb the cliff behind, ride a bicycle around Erhai Lake, dig a colorful market, climb Jizu Mountain, soak in Eryuan and the hot springs at Xiashankou, and make some friends who feel like friends at home.
Friends and companions take the next journey.
Address: Shuanglang is located in the southeast of Eryuan County, on the east bank of Erhai Lake, 35 kilometers away from Xiaguan, and was called "Tielang" in ancient times.
traffic
Dali Airport-Shuanglang: about 2 hours, driving along Erhai Lake, with beautiful scenery.
Xiaguan North Station-Double Corridor:
(1) Mode: Shimonoseki North Station runs to Shuanglang every 40 minutes, with the early bus at 8: 40 and the last bus at 17: 30. If there are many passengers, it will be delayed until about 6 o'clock, the journey is about 1 hour, and the fare is 15.
Yuan.
Scheme (2): Take the shuttle bus from Xiaguan North Station to Jiangwei, get off at Jiangwei (Shangguan) on the way, and then take the bus to Shuanglang (you can take a van), about 20 minutes, 5 yuan. If you want to get to go to dali from Shimonoseki, there are no No.8 buses, 1.5 yuan, and some buses. After playing in Dali, if you want to go to Shuanglang, you can take a bus like this:
Dali Ancient City-Shuanglang: 1 hour or so, take a bus to Dali Caicun Wharf. The bus belongs to Shimonoseki North Station, and there are other places where you can take a bus.
Shuanglang-Dali Ancient City: A bus that says "Xiaguan" can stop at Shuanglang Town. There are many people on the bus in Shuanglang. If there are many people, you can choose to rent a car.
From the railway station to Shuanglang: You can take Bus No.8 (from the railway station to the west gate of Dali, through ticket 1.5), get off at the North Passenger Transport Station (*** 12 station) and transfer to the Shuanglang bus, which runs every 40 minutes, with the early bus at 8: 40 and the last bus at 17: 30.
Admission: Admission is free.
Accommodation: There are about 30 inns, and the average price is 150-3000. More distinctive ones, such as Dali Shuanglang Spring Blossom Inn, Dali Shuanglang Yun Qi Pishe Seaview Courtyard Inn, No.63 Peninsula and Fensi Hotel (opened by sister Yang li Ping), are all difficult to book, and the sea view room can only be booked in advance, so the ordinary standard room is relatively less tense.
Riding Erhai Lake: It makes people feel relaxed and healthy. The highway around the sea is in good condition, with atmospheric scenery and magnificent colors, especially sunshine. The change of light refraction on the plateau is beautiful when sprinkled on Erhai Lake. In Shuanglang, there are many places to rent bicycles, usually 30 yuan/day.
The best cycling route: start from Shuanglang and ride in the direction of Caise Town, about 15km. At the top of the only uphill road, just before excavation, there is a small hillside, from which you can see the sea view.
It's beautiful. Further down, there is a Little Beach. It's nice to have a rest here and replenish some food. Dig the color and ride for about 4-5 kilometers, first pass the legendary small Putuo, then ride forward and have a few more corners, that is,
The end of the journey.
Singing KTV in a bar: The Tang Dynasty bar has entered the vicinity of Shuanglang Wharf, and KTV can also be sung in a barbecue half a street.
Eat all the delicious food and be a foodie: eat sea fish, oranges, rice noodles and local dishes. When you get to Shuanglang, you can be a foodie.
Visit the ancient fishing village: If you want to experience the Shuanglang in depth, you have to experience the life of the local people. In the eyes of Shuanglang people, the most lively market is more than ten kilometers away.
Tap the color market. Every 5th day and 10 day in Gregorian calendar are streets, so you can catch them. In fact, chasing the street is going to the market. Shiliba village, four townships and eight villages all flock to the market. You can't miss the lively life of the local people. Remind again: Gregorian calendar is a street every 5th and 10!
Shaxi Ancient Town Shaxi is a small town with a long history, which can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than 2,400 years ago. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom rose in the southwest and became the buffer zone between the Tang Dynasty and Tubo at that time. It is also one of the main ways to connect the strong and communicate their economic and cultural exchanges. It is currently the only surviving ancient market on the ancient tea-horse road.
Shaxi ancient town is not as messy as Dali ancient town, and it is not as commercialized as Old Town of Lijiang. There is only silence here, the only silence and simplicity on the ancient tea-horse road. There are no piles of tourist buses, no groups of tourist groups wearing little red riding hood, no small commodity transactions and crowded tourists. There are only a few people lazily basking in the sun, reading books, taking photos and chatting in the empty streets.
The center of the fourth-class street is Sifang Street, which is the soul and core of Shaxi and the place where Shaxi trades. It is located in the first mountain of Xiefeng in the center of Shaxibazi, close to the mountain and beside the water. Excellent geographical location, is a treasure trove of geomantic omen. It is a thousand-year-old city with complete functions, temples, ancient stages, shops, horse shops, open red sandstone slate streets, century-old trees, Gu Xiang and Zhaizimen.
There are three gates in the fourth-class ancient street-Dongzhaimen, Nanzhaimen and Beizhaimen. The west side is backed by Aofeng Mountain, so there is no Zhaimen. Dongzhaimen leads to Dali through Yujin Bridge, from Nanzhaimen to other villages in the ancient town and the salt mine in Qiaohou of Eryuan, and from Beizhaimen to Tibet through Jianchuan County, Lijiang and Diqing. After Zhaimen, a narrow and deep ancient roadway came leisurely, and the dilapidated ancient pavements on both sides stood quietly on both sides of the roadway. At the end of the narrow lane is Sifang Street, a fourth-class trade center.
Transportation: You can take the shuttle bus to Jianchuan at Xiaguan North Bus Station in Dali, which takes about 3 hours. Arrive in Jianchuan County, take the bus to Shaxi, and arrive in shaxi town.
Tickets: Shaxi ancient town is small, so you can visit it in half a day if time is tight, and there are no tickets.
Local specialty snacks include thin bean powder and goat milk cake. Every Friday is the market day in the town, so you can join in the fun.
Accommodation recommendation
There are many inns and youth hostels in Shaxi ancient town. Living in a farmhouse outside the ancient town is also a good choice, which can not only enjoy the pastoral scenery, but also taste the food.
Surrounding attractions: Huacong Mountain (Sandaotan and Dayangchang), Shi Baoshan (Baoxiang Temple, Shizhong Temple and Haiyun Temple), Bailongtan, Heilongtan and Ma Ping Pass.